Archive
June 2014
Positive Data Fans Abenomics, But China Could Help Too
By Clint Richards
Employment and inflation are posting record numbers, but a visit to Japan’s largest economic partner could be just as important.
A Look at Android L
By Vlad Andrici
Google shares some insights into the next version of Android.
Why India’s Focus Should Be on English and Not Hindi
By Karan Mehrishi
If India is to promote a universal language, it should consider the example of its neighbor.
Will Climate Change Spark Conflict in Bangladesh?
By M. Sophia Newman
A changing climate appears likely to wreak havoc on one of the world’s poorest countries in the coming decades.
Another Hu Jintao Ally Investigated for Graft
By Zachary Keck
China’s anti-graft agency announced that Wan Qingliang, party chief of Guangzhou, is being investigated for graft.
New EU Free Trade Talks Good for Abenomics
By Clint Richards
The EU’s agreement to a new round of FTA talks could give Abe’s economic reform additional momentum.
China’s Media Endorses RIMPAC (Well, Sort Of)
By Zachary Keck
A Global Times editorial endorses RIMPAC and Sino-U.S. military cooperation, but it isn’t happy about it.
Arrests at Malaysian Rare Earths Refinery Protests
By Gemima Harvey
Locals and activists fear the refinery, operated by an Australian company, will generate radioactive waste.
US Marines Plan Insurgent Amphibious Assaults
By Zachary Keck
A senior officer said the Marines will not undertake amphibious assaults in the mold of Iwo Jima in the future.
Japan and North Korea to Continue Abductee Negotiations
By Clint Richards
There is more to be gained from next week’s negotiations than aid and lost citizens.
South Korea’s Only Astronaut Retires
By Tae-jun Kang
Yi So-yeon, the first astronaut of Korea, has announced she will retire in August.
Surprise: US-China Military Ties Are Actually Improving
By Shannon Tiezzi
U.S.-China military relations have a long way to go, but they've improved substantially in the last four years.